At AG Engineering, we specialize in navigating the complexities of permits with the Department of Buildings (DOB) and clearing violations.

Our team of seasoned professional engineers is dedicated to ensuring your projects are compliant with all local regulations, from initial application to final approval.

With years of experience in the industry, we understand the intricacies of the permitting process and are committed to providing efficient, reliable service to help you avoid delays and costly fines.

At AG Engineering PLLC, we handle all your permit filing and engineering needs and keep your projects on track and in compliance.

All about us:

States we’re licensed in:

  • New York

  • Ohio

  • Oregon

  • Pennsylvania

  • Texas

  • Wyoming

  • Arizona

  • California

  • Connecticut

  • Florida

  • Illinois

  • New Jersey

Services:

At AG Engineering PLLC, we offer a comprehensive range of professional services to meet your engineering needs.

Our expertise includes resolving Clear Violations through efficient and effective solutions, performing Special Inspection Services to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and managing EUP/COC for HVAC Installations to achieve optimal system functionality.

Our team excels in creating precise, code-compliant Drawings and streamlining projects through our Expediting services, saving clients valuable time.

Additionally, we support energy-efficient projects with 179D Tax Deduction certifications and conduct thorough Parapet Inspections to ensure structural integrity and safety compliance.

FAQs

  • Give us a call and we will be happy to walk you through it all. Whether you have a project in mind or a violation to clear, we will be there to hold your hand through the process and let you know what to expect.

  • Yes - any work that is done requires a permit. With HVAC, the common misconception is that if the outdoor unit is under 3 tons, you do not need a permit. This is incorrect.

    Under 3 tons - you need at a minimum a General Construction (GC) permit

    3 Tons and over - You will need a mechanical permit so that the DOB issues you a certificate of compliance for the outdoor unit. This document is what keeps the FDNY from issuing you a violation if they visit and catch that you installed the unit without a permit

  • According to the law - yes you do. But that has not stopped many people from doing the work without permits.

    Safety and quality of work are the more obvious reasons to get permits - the work is subject to third party inspection and this dissuades contractors from cutting corners.

    Where New Yorkers really feel the pain is when they are slapped with a violation by the DOB. Besides for paying a fine on top of having to get permits to legalize all the work, depending on what you have done, you may be fined daily until the issue is corrected (or you undo all the work you have done).

    So in short, everything is great until you get caught

  • Duration varies based on the scope, existing conditions, construciton, etc. There is no catch all answer, but it is always worth having a conversation to discuss and set expectations